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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
5
Readable text is limited. The excerpt contains stray characters and uncertain references, making it impossible to identify a person, organization, or event with confidence.
Fragmentary letter hints at a prelude meeting involving ex- people and a fen worded meeting name. Readable fragments suggest a planning stage with unclear roles and tentative agenda. Further context is needed to identify the participants and exact purpose.
Disjointed words suggest a local land matter with references to property, residence, and a person asserting ownership. The garbled OCR implies a dispute over land, guardianship, or inheritance, with unnamed individuals and unclear dates.
A fragmented report describes a dispute involving Mr Rath and Mr Raw over settlement terms. The Ren committee, along with Arrington and Noakes, discuss property and rights, with apologies and allegations of malice and ignorance appearing in the muddled text.
The Australian team dominated Essex securing an innings victory of 75 runs. Essex were bowled out for 94 in their second innings after a first innings score of 14, with notable contributions from Morrie 40 not out and Douglas 3. Australian bowlers Gregory and MaDonald led with multiple wickets, while M Donald and Louden also claimed several dismissals as the hosts fell short.
A Forbes Rifle Club meeting reports new rifle barrels available at £1 15s, old stock with new barrels at £2 15s, and deferred payment. A district competition is debated with Eugowra and Parkes, a triangular match on June 6, and a conference with Bumberry. Ammunition to rise to 9d per packet from the 19th, plus a trophy shoot slated for mat 28.
Results list from Grenfell heats on Tuesday and Wednesday with winners including Jean Scott, Blanny, and Zirian across Newmarket Maiden Wiener and Welter events. A South Forbes trotting protest over interference in Marigold's finish led to a second place for Marigold and a £5 fine for driver R Curry, amid a broader discussion of etiquette and leadership at the meeting.
The article outlines the Advocate trophy and Hansard trophy events with cash prizes and a rifle outfit prize. NRA conditions apply, 300 to 700 yard ranges, multiple shooting dates in May and June, and handicap lists for many shooters led by Buckland and Shirvington among others.
Forbes Repatriation Committee met to review farm handovers at Werangla Bald Hills and Glenroy with delays due to Commonwealth funds. Walla Walla action requested. Distressed Soldiers Art Union cancellation to be advertised with ticket refunds. End-year power extension denied. executives to wind up June 30 with advisory role for Forbes.
Fragmentary advertisement language references discount for cash small profits quick returns and chronic cheat complaints. Mentions M Dade and Harris moot stores and a department with lunch options. Specific products or dates are not provided.
Edward Weaver and Co auctioneers announce a public sale moved from Gunning Park to the yard opposite Rogerson's Stables on Rankin Street. Items include machinery, farming plant, horses, and tack such as a Sunshine Harvester, Massey Harris implements, 9 draught mares, 2 geldings, harness, scales, and various farming gear. Sale begins Saturday, June 4 at 2 pm.
W. H. Wheatley stages a large sale at Goulburn featuring 1000 cattle 8000 sheep and 1000 crossbred lambs with trucks for loading and travel options for western buyers. In New South Wales Supreme Court probate, the will of George Shhad of Wongsgong Forbes is being settled with accounts filed and a final hearing set for June 13.
Advertises an insurance firm offering high reserves and strong results with funds totaling £44,000,000. Promotes low expense rates and yearly bonus on lite assurance plans. Information available from E. B. Treatt, district travelling agent, P.O. Box 38, Young.
J C Keane is instructed by Mia 8 C Nuree Field to sell the entire household furniture and effects including furniture crockery cooking utensils carpenter's tools and numerous sundries at 2 30 sharp on Wednesday next at Spring Street all items described in detail in the sale notice.
The Methodist Church announces a May 22 1921 Sunday program with Forbes 11 am combined service at Presbyterian Church preached by Rev G R Holland of Orange Forbes 7 30 pm combined service at Presbyterian Church Empire Day preacher Rev L Peacock Calarie 3 pm Rev L Peacock May 20 Friday 8 pm lecture on Foreign Missions by Rev G R Holland all welcome free collection.
A meeting of the Red Cross Society Forbes branch will be held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday next at 4.15 pm. All interested are asked to attend. MBE, R, BL Rawlins, Hon. Secretary.
Parkes Furniture Emporium markets C. H. Dowty pieces including Fiece Oak Dining Room Suites priced from 1 2/00, Oak Bedroom Suites from £21, Hedsteads to match from £23/19/16. Call or write for estimates of requirements with satisfaction guaranteed.
Moore Brooke and Co in conjunction with J C Keane are instructed by owners to sell the yards at the Gladstone Hotel Wowringrong at 2 30 p m on Saturday 28th May. Fifty head of utility horses including heavy and medium draughts light, barnes and saddle horses. Terms cash.
Jemalong Shire Council invites tenders up to 42m on Friday June for contracts 1921/4 to 1921/7 including forming Forbes Cowra Road, Mylandra Goolagong Road gravelling near Stack's, Corrid Levy Bogan Gate Road gravelling, and fencing Shire Tank at Wirringa. Specifications at Shire Clerk's office Forbes.
In New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction Edward Claude Hooper of Forbes applies for a Certificate of Discharge under the Bankruptcy Act at the Supreme Court Sydney on Wednesday June 15 1921. Also notice that after fourteen days administration of the estate of James Tuohy will be granted to Richard Hilton Gatcliffe Tuhey son of the deceased with notices and claims to be sent to D J Maloney Proctor Forbes and E W Warren Solicitor Sydney.
The selection covers 2660 acres partly freehold 1920 acres ACP Tank 1200 yards, with rich chocolate soil, fenced and near rail. Sale by Shipway and Berne solicitors 113 Pitt Street, Sydney. terms 25 percent cash and balance over six years at six percent.
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